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Maha tops list with 54 polluted river stretches: CPCB report

Published on Sep 29, 2025 21:44 IST

The report notes that 29 river stretches in Maharashtra have shown improvement in water quality, including the Mula between Bopodi and Aundhgaon; Mutha between Khadakwasla and Shivajinagar. (HT)

279 of 603 river stretches examined in 2022 polluted: CPCB report

279 of 603 river stretches examined in 2022 polluted: CPCB report

Updated on Sep 23, 2025 01:34 IST

Greater Noida: Sewage plant mooted in IT City to reduce groundwater dependence

Earlier this week, Greater Noida authority’s chief executive officer NG Ravi Kumar approved the project, stressing on the need to meet NGT’s mandate of bringing treated sewage within prescribed limits. (HT Photo)

Published on Sep 12, 2025 03:44 IST

Joint panel to be formed to clean Yamuna: Saini

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar, during a meeting chaired by Union Jal Shakti minister CR Patil in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI)

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 20, 2025 23:24 IST

Conduct fresh inspection of Delhi’s Satpula Lake: NGT directs DPCC

The DPCC, in its report on June 26, attached an analysis report of the water samples, stating it was not meeting the mandated norms.

Published on Aug 19, 2025 21:54 IST

The failing last stand of Yamuna in Delhi

The stretch of Yamuna at Palla. (HT Archive)

Published on Jul 20, 2025 23:50 IST

Boiled, filtered, or bottled water? Doctor shares their pros and cons

Choosing safe drinking water is essential for good health.

Updated on Jul 18, 2025 09:39 IST

NGT seeks U.P. govt reply on sewage treatment, Gomti pollution

The order was passed on July 2 by a three-member bench. (For representation)

Published on Jul 17, 2025 15:08 IST

Delhi govt asks experts for pro bono climate help

Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the pro-bono approach and the initiative highlights the participatory nature of the government. (PTI)

Published on Jul 15, 2025 23:54 IST

Water minister checks monsoon preparedness at Yamuna’s Delhi entry point

Parvesh Verma during the inspection in Yamuna. (X/Parvesh Verma)

Published on Jul 14, 2025 24:26 IST

Water reservoir cleaning drive in full swing in Gr Noida; to wrap up by July 6

(Representative image) Residents have been informed in advance about low water pressure, and helplines are active for tanker requests (HT Archive)

Published on Jun 15, 2025 01:22 IST

Texas woman dies due to brain-eating amoeba after using tap water

The laboratory testing at CDC confirmed the presence of N. fowleri in the patient’s cerebrospinal fluid.

Published on Jun 7, 2025 06:15 IST

Kitchener Lake water quality improving gradually, DDA tells NGT

A view of the Kitchener Lake in April. (HT Photo)

Published on May 22, 2025 24:46 IST

Yamuna’s water still worsening, now 42 times worse than permitted limit: DPCC

The worst readings were recorded downstream of the Shahdara drain, where the river is close to exiting Delhi. (HT Archive)

Published on May 14, 2025 24:52 IST

Buddha nullah revival in Ludhiana: Bathing ghat construction begins ahead of Baisakhi

Balbir Singh Seechewal and Hardeep Singh Mundian during the ceremonial initiation of construction project in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 6, 2025 02:04 IST

River Ganga pollution: SC stays NGT order imposing ₹50,000 cost on Bihar

River Ganga pollution: SC stays NGT order imposing <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50,000 cost on Bihar

Published on Mar 29, 2025 06:47 IST

Delhi to have centre for real time air, water quality monitoring: Govt

The BJP government in Delhi has made a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>506 crore provision for the environment and forest departments, of which <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>422 crore has been allocated for various schemes, projects and programmes. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo (File))

Published on Mar 26, 2025 01:38 IST

A stain on Britain: sewage contaminates its waterways and seas

A stain on Britain: sewage contaminates its waterways and seas

Updated on Mar 14, 2025 10:15 IST

Ensuring a clean Maha Kumbh

The two pollution regulators, CPCB and UPPCB, and NGT, must now clear the air. Given the metrics of water pollution are all clearly defined, it shouldn’t be too difficult (PTI)

Updated on Feb 20, 2025 15:11 IST

Sangam water fit for ritual drinking, bathing: Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath (HT File Photo)

Published on Feb 19, 2025 23:56 IST

Sangam water fit to bathe in, even drink, insists Yogi Adityanath

To be sure, CPCB took water samples on January 12, 13, 15, 19, 20 and 24 from various locations in the Ganga and Yamuna, and found the faecal coliform levels to be between2,000-49,000MPN/100ml,as against the acceptable limit of 2,500 MPN/100ml. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 19, 2025 20:24 IST

Maha Kumbh water quality: NGT raps, UPPCB apologises, submits action taken repor

“River water quality was not conforming with the primary water quality for bathing with respect to fecal coliform (FC) at all the monitored locations on various occasions,” the CPCB report stated. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Feb 18, 2025 23:24 IST

ICMR-NIV scientist mull study on Khadakwasla Dam water

PMC health department has also decided to participate in the study recognising its potential to safeguard public health (HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 11, 2025 24:16 IST

Selenium in blood, hair samples of Buldhana villagers: ICMR report

Selenium in blood, hair samples of Buldhana villagers: ICMR report

Published on Feb 1, 2025 01:10 IST

Patparganj: Closely fought seat, and the gateway to east Delhi

Acharya Niketan Market at Mayur Vihar Phase 1 in New Delhi on Wednesday (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 30, 2025 24:04 IST

How safe is your drinking water? Here's how 'forever chemicals' are impacting it

Debate continues on health risks of PFAS in drinking water.

Updated on Jan 25, 2025 15:13 IST

Carbide waste: Clip shows ‘black’ water from borewell in MP town; officials collect samples

Carbide waste: Clip shows ‘black’ water from borewell in MP town; officials collect samples

Published on Jan 22, 2025 15:43 IST

Gautam Budh Nagar: Bar association urged to form ‘Environmental Law Advisory Centre’

Th e proposed centre boost the role of district courts in pollution control and other environmental matters while raising awareness about legal remedies available to the public. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 21, 2025 01:08 IST

Mysterious hair loss spree in Buldhana halts but why it happened at all is unclear

Mysterious hair loss spree in Buldhana halts but why it happened at all is unclear

Published on Jan 18, 2025 11:57 IST

Local issues take center stage ahead of Delhi Assembly polls, residents raise concerns

Local issues take center stage ahead of Delhi Assembly polls, residents raise concerns

Published on Jan 16, 2025 06:35 IST

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